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Far Rockaway, NY Local Guide

Cheapest Neighborhoods for Apartments in Far Rockaway, NY

Pricing Updated: 06/28/2025

Current apartment rentals in the Far Rockaway, NY area range in price from $900 to $8,070 with an overall median price of $3,742. The three Far Rockaway neighborhoods with the lowest median rent pricing are Bayswater at $1,000, Edgemere at $2,199, and Arverne at $2,199. Here is today’s list of the top 5 neighborhoods with the lowest median pricing for Far Rockaway Apartments for rent:

NeighborhoodMedian PriceMin PriceAvailable Units
Bayswater$3,200$1,00034
Edgemere$3,400$2,1997
Arverne$3,460$2,19917
Downtown Far Rockaway$4,052$3,4204
South Shore Queens$4,600$900120

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Far Rockaway, NY and Nearby

As of June 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the Far Rockaway area is the $2.27 price per square foot 23939 148th Ave Model at 23939 148th Ave, Unit 2 in the in the Rochdale neighborhood starting from $3,400. The second greatest value Far Rockaway apartment is the Residence 409 Model at The Plaza 360 starting at $4,340 with a $3.44 price per square foot in the Business District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Far Rockaway apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
23939 148th Ave, Unit 223939 148th Ave3BR,2BA$2.27
The Plaza 360Residence 4092BR,2BA$3.44
Fairfield Townhouses At LawrenceThe Causeway2BR,2.5BA$3.57
Shore View ApartmentsThree Bedroom / Two Bath3BR,2BA$2.04
Fairfield Residences At Cedarhurst Park HouseResidence D52BR,1BA$2.47
2111 Dix Ave, Unit 3 Fl2111 Dix Ave3BR,1BA$3.42
Fairfield Lafayette Place At Woodmere3 Beds, 1 bath3BR,1BA$3.36
353 Central Ave, Unit #2353 Central Ave1BR,1BA$2.47
Arverne View2 Bedroom2BR,1BA$2.67
Wavecrest GardensApartment 04E1BR,1BA$3.52

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Frequently Asked Questions about Far Rockaway

What type of rentals are currently available in Far Rockaway?

There are currently 451 Apartments for Rent in Far Rockaway, NY with pricing that ranges from $900 to $5,000. There are also 60 Single Family Homes for rent, Condos, and Townhome rentals currently available in Far Rockaway ranging from $900 to $40,000.

What is the current price range for Rental Homes in Far Rockaway?

Today's rental pricing for Homes for Rent, Condos and Townhomes in Far Rockaway ranges from $900 to $40,000 with an average monthly rent of $11,235.

How much are larger Three and Four Bedroom Rentals in Far Rockaway?

For those who are looking for larger living arrangements, Three Bedroom Apartments in Far Rockaway range from $2,421 to $4,000, while Three Bedroom Homes, Condos, and Townhomes for rent range from $2,850 to $40,000. Four Bedroom Single-Family rentals are also available starting from $5,500 and Four Bedroom Apartments start at $3,705.

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